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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
3
Kasherine Sypher filed for divorce from Miles A. Sypher citing habitual drunkenness and abandonment. She alleges separation for years, with affidavits noting alleged drug use and prior residences as she seeks support and attorney fees.
An upcoming event at Dreamland Rink showcases award prizes and exhibits tied to the annual show. Organizers emphasize geocertial field demonstrations and themed displays, inviting local attendees to view the prize categories and entrants.
Amid growing congestion in Seattle harbor and limited passenger sailings, the northwest route faces delays as ships from Manila and the Philip pines are cited. Officials plan round trips and new transport mix but face supply gaps affecting travelers in Tacoma and Skagway.
A U S sentry on the Barbary Coast in San Francisco ward 8 thwarted four assailants who fought with a bar boy Miltew and struck Pildew with a blackjack, fracturing the skull. Police arrived as the attackers fled. Pildew’s recovery is uncertain.
A man identified as Masher was given fifteen days in jail after speaking to a girl not known to him. Ray Pollard, a young cook, received sixteen days from Police Judge John F. Gordon for accosting Helen Mallahan, 14. Mallahan ran away from home last Sunday and was later arrested with her mother notifying the court.
The Carsten Packing company awarded a contract to build a meat packing establishment in Juneau Alaska with a $76000 budget. It will be the first such plant in northern cities, featuring concrete construction cold storage and freezing capabilities and making machinery. Work begins promptly with materials and workers to be sent to the site.
In Phoenix a father Frank Wasner and his daughter Maggie 14 died by self inflicted gunshot at a nursery near the city. Maggie killed herself first and her father rushed away then killed himself saying he could not live without her. Authorities think love affair jealousy triggered the deaths.
No word has been received by the Chamber of Commerce on a legal holiday for the American fleet day in the harbor. Mead is asked to declare Tuesday May 26 a holiday for the parade. Marve Ville merchants threaten to close and Seattle visitors may fill transportation and lodging to view the event.
Washington May 8 Friends of former Rear Admiral Schley deny a report that he would be offered the navy secretaryship if Bryan is elected president The ex sea fighter is said to be debated as a valuable choice by those who favor his appointment but others doubt he would accept.
The Northwestern Mutual Fire Association reports a 55 percent annual dwelling policy dividend for policyholders, lowering insurance costs to 46 percent of board rates. With over 10,000 policyholders, it shows profits exceeding $500,000 over seven years and a large cash surplus relative to insurance outstanding, primarily outside major conflagration districts.
George Clark of 411% Youler Way reported losing 40 in cash and 4 0 in gold after a man posing as a detective took him from First Ave and Washington around midnight. Clark, who had been drinking, says the impostor left after removing an alarm clock.
The funeral for Joseph Arnold occurred Saturday at 2 o clock at the Seattle Undertaking company chapel with burial at Lakeview cemetery. G Pantil's funeral was held this morning at Butterworth and Sons chapel and burial followed at Calvary cemetery.
Amusements page previews George Wilson at the Coliseum this week with a darky monologue and notes past minstrel shows in Seattle. It lists his act history and upcoming engagements at Moore The Ham Tree Grand Beattle Lole Tirolle Lyric Pantages Star and more with vaudeville appearances.
Wilts Co 1008 Firat oe appears to reference a clothing pickup or order from Theo for a customer heading north. The readable fragment provides limited context on item type, destination, or exact dates.
Promotes The Real Angel in the House by Dr. Woods Hutchinson in The Saturday Evening Post with notes on ventilation and modern living. Encourages bright, ventilated rooms and fresh air as key to health while advertising a Seattle delivery offer and price for the issue.
Berlin May reports a major sensation as Prince Philip zu Kulenberg, once favored by the Kaiser, is arrested amid allegations of perjury connected to the Knights of the Round Table trial. Witnesses testify strongly against him at a preliminary hearing claiming he lied about charges.
A terse dispatch from Paris indicates Japan must provide immediate and adequate reparation for an incident at a timber factory belonging to a French national in Linile. The note calls for accountability and stresses the seriousness of the dispute.
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